PHILIPPINES: Three students died and seven were wounded when two teenagers open-fired at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte Province on Monday. QATAR: An explosion at a gas facility in Ras Laffan killed at least 13 and injured 66 Sunday. All fatalities were from INDIA and PAKISTAN. GAZA: At least four PalestiniansContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
Tag Archives: Pray for Gaza
Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams
Most of the 4,849 Christians martyred for their faith last year were killed at the hands of Muslims. They attack, abduct, rape, torture and kill, all in the name of “God,” whom they don’t know. If they truly knew Him, they would love, for God is Love. 1 John 4:8. Here at the Prayer Wall,Continue reading “Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams”
Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza
After two years of darkness, Bethlehem is once again alight with Christmas decorations, offering hope to Palestinian Christians caught up in a war not their own, and hope of salvation for Muslims and Jews who do not yet know the Messiah who was born so humbly in a manger there. Over the last couple ofContinue reading “Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza”
Prayers for Suffering Christians This Christmas
As we gather with loved ones this Christmas and worship God freely in our churches, let’s take a moment to pray together as a family for persecuted Christians throughout the world who don’t have that freedom. Let’s also pray for God’s provision and protection over the 3.5 million Christians displaced from their homes in NigeriaContinue reading “Prayers for Suffering Christians This Christmas”
Hostages Returned, Mosque Burned, Abraham Accords
Hamas returned to ISRAEL the remains of Manny Godard, 73, who was killed during the October 7, 2023 attack, and Lt. Hadar Golden, 23, an Israeli soldier murdered in 2014. In exchange, Israel returned the remains of 30 Palestinians, 15 each. The three slain hostages whose bodies remain in GAZA are Ran Gvili, Dror OrContinue reading “Hostages Returned, Mosque Burned, Abraham Accords”
Hostages Returned, Yet Another Storm, Explosion
ISRAEL: The bodies of two more hostages have been returned this week: Joshua Loitu Mollel, an agricultural student from Tanzania taken from Kibbutz Nahal Oz, and Argentine-Israeli Command Sergeant Major Lior Rudaeff, 61, deputy security coordinator at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, killed while fighting Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists on October 7, 2023. Five bodies remain inContinue reading “Hostages Returned, Yet Another Storm, Explosion”
Terrorist from Hamas Invasion Arrested in USA, Hostages’ Bodies Returned
Last week, Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, a terrorist allegedly involved in the October 7, 2023 Hamas invasion of Israel, was arrested in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he had been living and working since he entered the US under false pretenses a year ago among the multitudes of illegal immigrants, including terrorists, allowed across the US-MexicoContinue reading “Terrorist from Hamas Invasion Arrested in USA, Hostages’ Bodies Returned”
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Update
The body of the last female hostage left in Gaza, Inbar Haiman, 27, and eight men men, Sgt. Maj. Muhammad el-Atrash, 39, Uriel Baruch, 35, Tamir Nimrodi, 19, Eitan Levy, 53, Guy Illouz, 26, Bipin Joshi, 23, Cptn. Daniel Perez, 22, Yossi Sharabi, 53, were returned to Israel this week, along with another body Hamas saidContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Update”
Awake Jerusalem
Last week, over 1,000 Christians gathered in the heart of Jerusalem to worship the Lord and pray for peace on the eve of the two-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas invasion. Just two days later, the first portion of a ceasefire was signed, and on Monday, all 20 living hostages returned home. Christians alsoContinue reading “Awake Jerusalem”
Hostages Returned to Israel
Praise God, Hamas released all 20 live hostages yesterday! Thank you to all of you who have been praying together with us these last two years. God has answered this prayer, and a ceasefire is now in effect. For information on all the hostages released or deceased over these two years, refer to our Israel-GazaContinue reading “Hostages Returned to Israel”
A Week Around the World
The last of the hostages in GAZA are set to return to ISRAEL tomorrow. The US plans to send 200 troops to oversee the ceasefire deal. (See our Israel-Gaza page for a list of hostages still believed alive.) An explosion at a Tennessee military explosives manufacturing factory in the USA killed and injured several people.Continue reading “A Week Around the World”
Israel, Gaza, Tibet Headlines Shift in Answer to Prayer
ISRAEL-GAZA: Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire plan, which includes the release of all 48 hostages left in Gaza (20 of them alive), most likely on Monday. It also includes Israeli troops withdrawing to an agreed-upon point and the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners. TIBET: All ofContinue reading “Israel, Gaza, Tibet Headlines Shift in Answer to Prayer”
Israel-Gaza Two Years Later
Thursday morning last week, during the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur in the UK, a car rammed into a Synagogue in the Manchester suburb of Crumpsall. Two Jews were killed, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, as well as the attacker, Jihad Al Shamie. Three others were injured. A total of six people linkedContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Two Years Later”
Headline Prayers for Hurting Hearts
VIETNAM: Typhoon Bualoi killed eight, injured seven and left 17 fishermen missing yesterday, before moving on to LAOS. Lord, please rescue those in danger, heal the wounded, provide for those in need and comfort those who mourn. Do it in a way that points all eyes to You. So many in Vietnam have yet toContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Hurting Hearts”
Gaza Christians Share Concerns
Once again, the 600 or so Christians who shelter in two churches in Gaza City are facing difficult decisions. Yesterday, Israeli Defense Forces issued an order for residents of the northern city to evacuate to Khan Younis in the south to a designated “humanitarian zone.” The order came after Hamas released a video Friday ofContinue reading “Gaza Christians Share Concerns”
Middle East Update for Prayer
In August, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launched a ballistic missile aimed at Ben Gurion Airport, prompting air raid sirens that sent millions into shelters in central Israel and Jerusalem. Later, Israel launched a strike which killed the Iran-backed Houthi prime minister, as well as four others in his Cabinet and a powerful interior minister. In retaliation,Continue reading “Middle East Update for Prayer”
Two Hostages Found in Gaza City
Israeli forces recovered the bodies of Ilan Weiss, 56, and Idan Shtivi, 28, this week in Gaza City. Ilan died October 7, 2023, defending Be’eri kibbutz against Hamas terrorists, who took his wife, Shiri, 54, daughter, Noga, 19, and his body hostage in Gaza. Shiri and Nora were released November 25, 2023, in a temporaryContinue reading “Two Hostages Found in Gaza City”
War Updates
UKRAINE and RUSSIA exchanged 146 prisoners of war each on Sunday. GAZA: At least 22 died in a double strike on a hospital in Gaza City. Perhaps more than 62,000 Palestinians have died since the war began in 2023. About 50 hostages from ISRAEL remain in Gaza, less than 20 of which may still beContinue reading “War Updates”
Prayers for Vietnam, Thailand, China, Kenya and the USA
VIETNAM and THAILAND: After lashing CHINA‘s Hainan Island and Guangdong province, Typhoon Kajiki brought heavy rain, flooding and landslides to northern and central Vietnam, injuring more than 34 and killing at least seven. One person also died in a landslide in Chiangmai, Thailand. Hundreds of thousands have been evacuated. Lord, please rescue those who areContinue reading “Prayers for Vietnam, Thailand, China, Kenya and the USA”
A Good Shepherd for Gaza
Today, Isaiah 40, Psalm 23 and John 10 are on my heart for the 600 or so Christians in Gaza, but also for the many lost Muslims who live in terror and face danger, starvation, oppression and hopelessness daily. So far, more than 62,000 Palestinians have died, most without ever hearing the good news aboutContinue reading “A Good Shepherd for Gaza”
Floods, Violence and a Ceasefire
CHINA: Floods killed at least 30 in the capital of Beijing, and eight in Hebei province, after days of storms. About 80,000 have been displaced. INDIA: A cloud burst resulting in a flash flood killed at least three, injured others and buried dozens of vehicles in Mandi town, Himachal Pradesh on Monday night. At leastContinue reading “Floods, Violence and a Ceasefire”
Thailand-Cambodia Conflict and Other News
CAMBODIA-THAILAND: Conflict broke out yesterday between Thailand and Cambodia, with dozens killed. More than 130,000 Thai citizens have been evacuated from the border region. CHINA: When the flooring gave way in a mine in Inner Mongolia, six university students visiting from Liaoning province fell into a flotation tank and drowned. A teacher was also injured.Continue reading “Thailand-Cambodia Conflict and Other News”
Three Killed at Gaza Church
An Israeli strike killed three people and damaged the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City, one of two locations where most of the remaining 600 or so Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and Protestants in the Gaza Strip harbor. About 50 Muslim families of children with disabilities also shelter at the Catholic Church. The deceased includeContinue reading “Three Killed at Gaza Church”
Storms, Quakes, War and More
INDIA: At least 72 have died in Himachal Pradesh due to monsoon rains over the last two weeks. USA: Rescuers continue to search for dozens missing after this weekend’s flash floods in Texas that killed more than 80. Tropical depression Chantel flooded areas of North Carolina over the weekend. Deadly storms last week hit partsContinue reading “Storms, Quakes, War and More”
Explosions, Unrest and All-Out War
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: An electrical malfunction caused an explosion, which triggered a stampede at a high school in Bangui Wednesday, where about 5,000 were taking exams. At least 29 children died and more than 250 were injured. IRAN executed three Kurds shortly after last Monday’s ceasefire, claiming they spied for Mossad (Israeli intelligence). This bringsContinue reading “Explosions, Unrest and All-Out War”
Three More Hostages Recovered
On Saturday, the IDF recovered the bodies of three Israelis murdered by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and taken to Gaza. German-Israeli soldier and tank commander Shay Levinson, 19, died in combat during the Hamas attack. Ofra Keidar, 71, from the kibbutz Be’eri, was a wife and mother of three. Her husband, Shmuel “Sami” Keidar wasContinue reading “Three More Hostages Recovered”
Floods and Wars
Flash floods killed 13 in San Antonio, Texas, last week, and at least 8 in West Virginia this week. Indiana, Pennsylvania and other states across the USA have also experienced flooding or are under flood watch. Meanwhile, at least 14 have died in Bihar, INDIA, due to lightning, and Kent, ENGLAND reels from flash floodsContinue reading “Floods and Wars”
Two More Hostages Recovered, Israel and Iran Missiles, and Other Headlines
Join us tomorrow, June 15, for Persecution Sunday, here at PrayerWall.pw. ISRAEL-GAZA: IDF forces recovered from Khan Younis this week the bodies of Yair Yaakov, believed murdered on October 7, 2023, and another hostage from Nir Oz, whose name will be released soon. (If you’re receiving this article by email, please click here for anyContinue reading “Two More Hostages Recovered, Israel and Iran Missiles, and Other Headlines”
3 Hostages Found in Gaza and Other Headlines
ISRAEL-GAZA: The IDF recovered the body of Pinta Nattapong (m, 35) a Thai agricultural worker taken captive from Nir Oz, and then slain. They also recovered the bodies of two American-Israelis killed on October 7, Judith Weinstein-Haggai, 70, and her husband, Gad Haggai, 72. They were taken to Gaza by Mujahideen Brigades, the armed wingContinue reading “3 Hostages Found in Gaza and Other Headlines”
Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis
Leading up to the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, here at the Prayer Wall, we are praying daily for unreached people groups in the news. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. Today, let’s lift up the three main terrorist groups engaging in warfare activities against Israel and theirContinue reading “Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis”
Christians in Gaza Feed Hungry Muslim Families
Join us for World Hunger Day on May 28 here at PrayerWall.pw. Israel’s war with Hamas has leveled much of Gaza and left Palestinians suffering from acute trauma and food insecurity. About 90 truckloads of humanitarian aid entered the Strip Wednesday night, but it may still be too late for the one in five PalestiniansContinue reading “Christians in Gaza Feed Hungry Muslim Families”
Hostage Released and Other Answers to Prayer
ISRAEL: Edan Alexander, 21, American-Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, was released yesterday. Pray for his salvation and healing from trauma. Pray God will meet every terrorist in their dreams, grip them with fear of the Lord, and bring them to repentance and salvation. Pray all remaining hostages willContinue reading “Hostage Released and Other Answers to Prayer”
Deadly Headlines for Kashmir, China, Peru, USA
KASHMIR: Militants killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindus, in a tourist area of Pahalgam last month, raising tension between INDIA and PAKISTAN over this disputed region both claim is theirs. India has now retaliated with a series of missile strikes on dozens of terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan then shot down 3-5 IndianContinue reading “Deadly Headlines for Kashmir, China, Peru, USA”
A Dangerous Palm Sunday for Christians in Gaza
Holy Week began with a pre-dawn air strike Sunday on the only Christian-run hospital in Gaza. After a 20-minute advance warning, employees, patients and others evacuated Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital just in time, with only one child dying of a former head injury. The adjacent Church of St. Phillip also suffered damage in the IDF attack.Continue reading “A Dangerous Palm Sunday for Christians in Gaza”
Pray for Dominican Republic, Nepal, Gaza, Taiwan, Myanmar, South Sudan
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: More than 200 people died and about 200 were injured this week, when the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed. Lord, please heal the wounded and comfort those who mourn in such personal ways they will experience Your love and seek Your salvation. Awaken every heart in the Dominican Republic toContinue reading “Pray for Dominican Republic, Nepal, Gaza, Taiwan, Myanmar, South Sudan”
A Lost and Dying World
Hamas terrorists returned to Israel the murdered bodies of four hostages—Shlomo Mansour, 86, Ohad Yahalomi, 50, Tsachi Idan, 50, and Itzik Elgarat, 69. In return, Israel released 643 prisoners and detainees. Both Gaza and Israel are more than 97% unreached, which means the perhaps 60,000 or so who have died in that war likely neverContinue reading “A Lost and Dying World”
Six Hostages Freed Alive
Join us during Ramadan, March 1-30, for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, as we pray for Muslim terrorists, those they persecute, and all nations and peoples to awaken to Christ’s love. Sign your email address below to get the daily prayer posts delivered to your inbox in time for your morning quiet timesContinue reading “Six Hostages Freed Alive”
Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams
Today, six hostages out of 251 taken from Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, are expected to be released. On Thursday, three were returned in coffins, including a nine-month-old and four-year-old. The Muslim terrorists mockingly sent a fourth unidentified body to Israel, claiming it was the babies’ mother, Shiri Bibas. Last night her realContinue reading “Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams”
Bibas Babies Among Bodies Released from Gaza
Hamas returned four bodies to Israel yesterday, including the youngest captives taken in the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack. Kfir and Ariel Bibas were just nine months and four years old when their family was abducted from Nir Oz. They and their Israeli-Argentine-Peruvian mother, Shiri, 32, were reportedly transferred to a different Palestinian terrorist groupContinue reading “Bibas Babies Among Bodies Released from Gaza”
American, Russian, Argentine Hostages Released
In the sixth hostage exchange of the January 16 ceasefire set to expire March 1, three men kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz nearly 500 days ago were at last freed yesterday from Khan Younis, near the house where Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed last year. American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36, is the grandson of HolocaustContinue reading “American, Russian, Argentine Hostages Released”
Prayers for Guatemala, China, Israel
GUATEMALA: An overloaded bus plunged off a bridge into a polluted ravine in Guatemala City Monday, killing at least 54 and trapping survivors beneath the wastewater. CHINA: At least one has died and 28 people are missing due to a landslide in Jinping village, Sichuan province, Saturday. Only two were rescued. GREECE: After 10,000 earthquakesContinue reading “Prayers for Guatemala, China, Israel”
Three More Male Hostages Released
Yesterday, Hamas freed three men held hostage in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 invasion. Accountant Ohad Ben-Ami, 56, and his wife Raz were kidnapped from Be’eri, a kibbutz about 2.5 miles from the Gaza border. Hamas released Raz November 29, 2023, during a short truce. Eli Sharabi, 52, was also taken from his homeContinue reading “Three More Male Hostages Released”
Three More Hostages Released
Yesterday, Hamas released two Israeli hostages, followed by one American-Israeli. Yarden Bibas, 34, was taken from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, along with his Israeli-Argentine-Peruvian wife, Shiri, 32, and their two sons, Ariel, four years old at the time, and Kfir, who was nine months old and just passed his two-year birthday January 18,Continue reading “Three More Hostages Released”
Eight Hostages Released
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30. Order the war room prayer book for screen-free quiet times, or join the Prayer Wall by entering your email below, and receive the daily posts in your inbox each morning. Hamas released eight hostages yesterday after 482 days in captivity: The five Thai hostages who worked in Israel wereContinue reading “Eight Hostages Released”
Ceasefire, Hostage Update
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30. Order the war room prayer book for screen-free quiet times, or join the Prayer Wall by entering your email below, and receive the daily posts in your inbox each morning. (Updated January 29) Tens of thousands of internally displaced Palestinians have returned to their demolished homes in northern GAZA,Continue reading “Ceasefire, Hostage Update”
Hamas Releases Four Women Hostages
Yesterday, Hamas freed four Israeli women soldiers held hostage in Gaza for 477 days — Liri Elbag (f, 19, from Moshav Yeruhav), Daniela Gilboa (f, 20, Bulgarian-Israeli from Petah Tikvah), Naama Levy (f, 20, from Ra’anana) and Karina Ariev (f, 20, from Jerusalem) All four were stationed at an observation post in Nahal Oz nearContinue reading “Hamas Releases Four Women Hostages”
Three Women Hostages Released
Yesterday, Hamas freed three women held hostage in Gaza for 471 days. Romi Leshem Gonen (f, 24), whose grandmother was born in Iran, is from Kfar Vradim, but was captured during the Nova music festival massacre near Re’im, where Hamas terrorists killed more than 260 people and abducted about 40 on October 7. In total, the MuslimContinue reading “Three Women Hostages Released”
Ceasefire & Hostage Release Deal Reached
Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for the return of 33 hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. If both sides hold to the ceasefire, which begins tomorrow, Israeli troops will pull back from many areas in Gaza and thousands of displaced families will at last be able toContinue reading “Ceasefire & Hostage Release Deal Reached”
Bedouin Hostages Recovered in Gaza
Hostage Youssef Ziyadne, 53, taken by Hamas from Israel on October 7, 2023, was found dead in a tunnel in southern Rafah on Tuesday, along with his 23-year-old son, Hamza, father of two. A Bedouin dairy farmer, Youssef was the primary provider for his two wives, 18 children and 20 grandchildren. His daughter Aisha, 17,Continue reading “Bedouin Hostages Recovered in Gaza”
Kenya, Gaza, Ukraine, Trinidad-Tobago Headline Prayers
KENYA: At least 82 government critics have gone missing, possibly abducted, after a protest began in June, which resulted in the deaths of at least 50 students. This week, dozens of people protesting the alleged abductions were arrested. Pray in the midst of all this turmoil, people will turn to Christ. Pray those missing whoContinue reading “Kenya, Gaza, Ukraine, Trinidad-Tobago Headline Prayers”
A Somber Beginning to 2025 in Montenegro and the USA
MONTENEGRO: Ten people died, including two children, and four others were seriously wounded on New Year’s Day in a mass shooting in Cetinje. USA: Three women died and more than 20 people were injured, several of them critically, in an explosion in Honolulu, Hawaii, caused by a large New Year’s firework falling over. USA: AContinue reading “A Somber Beginning to 2025 in Montenegro and the USA”
New Orleans, Ethiopia, Korea and Other News for Prayer
USA: At least 15 died and perhaps 35 were injured in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, early on New Year’s Day, when a Muslim terrorist drove a pickup truck through barricades and into the crowds for several blocks, while firing at them with a gun, before police killed him. Lord, please heal thoseContinue reading “New Orleans, Ethiopia, Korea and Other News for Prayer”
How the World Spent Christmas
Thousands of people died this Christmas without knowing the Savior of the world. Today we pray for grieving families who also do not know Him. As you make New Year’s resolutions, will you consider joining the Prayer Wall and praying daily together with us to push back the enemy’s purposes and pray forth God’s inContinue reading “How the World Spent Christmas”
How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas
ISRAEL gave special permission for the head of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, to visit GAZA for a pre-Christmas Mass at the Church of the Holy Family, where Christians have been harboring in the midst of this war not their own. As Israeli drones sounded overhead, he encouraged believers toContinue reading “How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas”
Prayers for Suffering Christians This Christmas
As we gather with loved ones this Christmas and worship God freely in our churches, let’s take a moment to pray together as a family for persecuted Christians throughout the world who don’t have that freedom or who are in the midst of a war not their own. Lord, we ask You for Christians inContinue reading “Prayers for Suffering Christians This Christmas”
Gaza Christians, Child Dies of Malnutrition
Around 600 Christians remain in Gaza, most of those harboring in one of two churches in Gaza City. This week, the young daughter of a Christian taking shelter in the Greek Orthodox Church passed away, largely due to malnutrition and inadequate medical care. “She was the light and life of her mama. Please pray forContinue reading “Gaza Christians, Child Dies of Malnutrition”
Vanuatu, Georgia, Nigeria, Israel-Gaza Headline Prayers
VANUATU: At least 14 have died, and more than 200 were injured in a 7.3 magnitude earthquake Tuesday. Lord, please wrap Your arms around those who are mourning losses in Vanuatu. When they cry out to You, hear them and answer. Bless Christians abundantly so they will also abundantly bless others and share Your goodContinue reading “Vanuatu, Georgia, Nigeria, Israel-Gaza Headline Prayers”
Mayotte, Philippines, Syria, Palestine Headline Prayers
Category 4 Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit MAYOTTE (French territory in the Indian Ocean) in nearly 100 years, killed at least 11 people this weekend, but possibly hundreds. Entire neighborhoods, especially where people lived in shanties, were wiped out. Pray for families who have lost much, that God will meet them in powerfulContinue reading “Mayotte, Philippines, Syria, Palestine Headline Prayers”
American-Israeli Hostages Update
The IDF announced Monday that an American-Israeli hostage previously believed alive was actually killed in Nir Oz during the Hamas-led attack on October 7 last year. Omer Maxim Neutra, the 21-year-old grandson of Holocaust survivors, grew up on Long Island, New York, where he attended a Jewish high school. In 2020, he spent a gapContinue reading “American-Israeli Hostages Update”
Pastor Shares Christ within the IDF
“We’re fighting against terror, and we’re fighting spiritual warfare as well,” said Israeli Christian Sasson Pochtar, a soldier in the war against Hamas. Israeli Defense Forces deployed Sasson to fight in Gaza on October 7, 2023, the same day Islamic extremists invaded Israel, massacred more than 1,200 of Sasson’s countrymen and took 251 hostages toContinue reading “Pastor Shares Christ within the IDF”
Gaza Christians Feed Palestinians During Siege
Israel’s war with Hamas has pushed Gaza to the edge of famine. Recent sieges have made it difficult, if not impossible, for international aid to reach the hungry masses. To make things worse, last weekend, armed men looted 98 trucks of food and other humanitarian aid, causing all the more shortages and sending food pricesContinue reading “Gaza Christians Feed Palestinians During Siege”
Letter from a Christian Worker in Gaza
Through schools, hospitals and other ministries, Christian workers have spread God’s love to Muslims in Gaza for many years before the current war began. Today’s message and prayer come from the heart of a former teacher there, who says that in the midst of the current hunger crisis in Gaza, “One thing I am veryContinue reading “Letter from a Christian Worker in Gaza”
Cuba Earthquake, Philippine Storms, Violence in China and the World
PHILIPPINES: Yet another typhoon, Toraji, hit the storm-weary islands Monday. This makes the fourth storm in three weeks. The last two typhoons and a tropical storm caused more than 160 deaths and affected over 9 million people. CUBA: A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook the eastern coast Sunday, just after Hurricane Rafael ripped through the islandContinue reading “Cuba Earthquake, Philippine Storms, Violence in China and the World”
Volcano Eruption, Floods and War in the World
SPAIN: At least 217 have died in heavy flooding over the past week in Valencia, and yet more rain has covered those searching for survivors. INDONESIA: A series of volcanic eruptions Monday on the island of Flores burned houses, including a convent of Catholic nuns, killing at least 10 people and affecting about 10,000 inContinue reading “Volcano Eruption, Floods and War in the World”
Gaza: Air Strike Kills 87, Christians Feed Thousands
Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. An airstrike on several multi-story buildings in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, killed at least 87 and injured more than 40 Saturday. Gaza is 99% unreached with the gospel. That means the more than 42,000 Palestinians who have died so far in this war mostContinue reading “Gaza: Air Strike Kills 87, Christians Feed Thousands”
Gaza: Hamas’ Top Leader Yahya Sinwar Is Dead
Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Just over a year after Hamas’ invasion of Israel, when Muslim terrorists slaughtered 1,200 people, abducted 251, and started a war that has killed more than 41,500 people in Gaza, one of the main architects of that devastating October 7Continue reading “Gaza: Hamas’ Top Leader Yahya Sinwar Is Dead”
Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake
Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. As we read Jesus’ prophecy below, today’s headlines are no surprise. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. NationContinue reading “Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake”
Israel-Gaza One Year Later
Today marks one year since Hamas launched a multi-front invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023, slaughtering 1,200 people and abducting 251. More than 41,431 Gazans have died since that day, more than 479 Palestinians in the West Bank and 2,000 people in Lebanon, with further casualties in Syria, Yemen and Iran. All of these nations inContinue reading “Israel-Gaza One Year Later”
Abducted Girl from Nineveh Rescued in Gaza
Tomorrow marks one year since Hamas invaded Israel, killing 1,200 people and abducting 251, taking them to Gaza. To pray for the remaining hostages in this ongoing war, now spread to Lebanon and beyond, visit our Israel-Gaza page. Such Islamic terrorism not only affects Jews, but other religious minorities, as well. Today, we want to shareContinue reading “Abducted Girl from Nineveh Rescued in Gaza”
Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas
Israeli forces found the bodies of six hostages in a tunnel under Rafah Saturday. It appears Hamas murdered them shortly before the IDF arrived. Carmel Gat, 40, an occupational therapist from Tel Aviv, was abducted from her home in Kibbutz Be’eri, were she had visited her parents, both of whom died in the October 7Continue reading “Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas”
Hostage Father of 11 Rescued!
Israeli forces rescued hostage Farhad al-Qadi, 52, yesterday from a tunnel in Gaza. He is a Muslim Bedouin, husband of two wives and father of 11 children, abducted October 7 by Hamas terrorists from Magen kibbutz, where he worked as a security guard. For more updates on Israel and Gaza, and to pray by nameContinue reading “Hostage Father of 11 Rescued!”
Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia
BANGLADESH and northeast INDIA: At least 11 have died in India’s Tripura state, and two in Bangladesh, due to heavy flooding which has submerged hundreds of homes, affecting nearly 3 million people. More than 64,000 have been displaced in Tripura. More heavy rains are expected in the coming days. INDIA: An explosion in a pharmaceuticalContinue reading “Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia”
Six Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel
Israeli forces recovered the bodies of hostages Avraham Munder (m, 78), Yagev Buchshtab (m, 34), Alexander Dancyg (m, 75), Yoram Metzger (m, 80), Chaim Peri (m, 79) and British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell (m, 51) from a tunnel in Khan Younis Monday. They were captured from Kibbutz Nir Oz and Kibbutz Nirim during the October 7 HamasContinue reading “Six Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel”
Pray for Muslim Extremists to Encounter Christ
There will be no peace for either Jews or Muslims until they give their lives to the One this life is for, urged Mosab Hassan Yousef, who once served Hamas, but now serves Jesus Christ. As the eldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a Hamas founder and leader, Mosab was groomed from a young ageContinue reading “Pray for Muslim Extremists to Encounter Christ”
Prayers for Medical Workers in India, Ernesto Survivors, Gaza-Israel Deal
After Wednesday’s beautiful report of God answering our prayers for Haiti, let’s pray all the more boldly for the lost throughout the world in need of a Savior: INDIA: Mobs of activists and doctors have taken to the streets in cities across the country to demand justice for a doctor trainee raped and killed inContinue reading “Prayers for Medical Workers in India, Ernesto Survivors, Gaza-Israel Deal”
Where There Is War
MYANMAR: In their attempt to overthrow the ruthless military that has ruled since a coup in 2021, anti-coup militia have closed in on key areas and now have captured the Northeast Command headquarters in Lashio City. A drone attack Monday on Rohingya fleeing the violence killed dozens, including families with children. An estimated more thanContinue reading “Where There Is War”
Christians in Gaza Ask for Prayer After Bomb Attack
About a month ago, we asked the Lord for protection over the 800 or so Christians harboring in two churches in Gaza City, as the IDF issued a warning to evacuate, but there was nowhere safe in Gaza to go. In recent days, bombs hit one church and near the other. Praise God for HisContinue reading “Christians in Gaza Ask for Prayer After Bomb Attack”
Tensions in Middle East and Nigeria, Mudslide in China, Wildfires in USA
As we pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics today, let’s also pray for people in need of Christ’s love in these nations: MIDDLE EAST: With ISRAEL‘s assassination of several Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in GAZA, IRAN and LEBANON, as well as strikes against Houthi targets in YEMEN, tension in the Middle East hasContinue reading “Tensions in Middle East and Nigeria, Mudslide in China, Wildfires in USA”
Pray by Name for the Remaining Hostages in Gaza
Let’s pray today by name for the remaining hostages who were abducted from Israel on October 7 and are still held by Hamas in Gaza, hopefully alive. Women are at the top of the list because of the added trauma they are likely experiencing. Please pray for God’s protection, provision (as food, water and medicalContinue reading “Pray by Name for the Remaining Hostages in Gaza”
Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA
ETHIOPIA: Two landslides in Gofa zone killed more than 229 people Monday, the second burying those who had gathered to rescue victims of the first. Pray for rescue and healing, but most of all, salvation. Pray those who have never heard about Jesus will now know the Truth. CROATIA: A gunman killed six people andContinue reading “Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA”
Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada
USA: One man died and three were injured, including Donald Trump, whose right ear was nicked in an assassination attempt on the former US president at a rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. NIGERIA: At least 22 died when a school building collapsed as students took exams on Friday. The other 132 trapped in the buildingContinue reading “Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada”
Update from Christians in Gaza City
The Christians sheltering in two churches in Gaza City were faced with difficult decisions once again last week. “Israel has dropped leaflets ordering everyone in ‘Old Gaza’ to evacuate,” Harriet Lawrence, a former Christian teacher in the Gaza Strip, wrote on Facebook. “There are still hundreds of Christians safe harboring in the Greek Orthodox andContinue reading “Update from Christians in Gaza City”
Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles
USA: Hurricane Beryl left about two million without power in Texas during dangerously high temperatures, and killed one in Louisiana and six in Texas, adding to the death toll of at least 11 in the Caribbean. US states in its northeasterly pathway now face heavy rain and flooding. Meanwhile, heatwaves have caused at least fourContinue reading “Hurricane, Heatwave, Landslide, Missiles”
Four Hostages Rescued Alive!
Praise God, hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Shlomi Ziv and Andrey Kozlov are now free, after a complex and dangerous rescue operation Saturday morning. Noa, 26, narrowly escaped death in February, when an Israeli missile hit the house where terrorists held her captive. Hostage Yossi Sharabi died in that attack, and several days later,Continue reading “Four Hostages Rescued Alive!”
Four More Hostages Confirmed Dead
Israel Defense Forces announced Monday the deaths of four more hostages whose bodies are still held by Hamas: Chaim Peri, Amiram Cooper, Yoram Metzger, and Nadav Popplewell. An investigation is underway, but it appears they were killed together in Hamas custody in Khan Younis several months ago during an Israeli operation in the area. Chaim, Amiram and Yoram were allContinue reading “Four More Hostages Confirmed Dead”
Three More Hostages Found, Plus One
Thursday night, Israeli forces found in Jabaliya, northern Gaza the bodies of an additional three hostages: Orión Hernandez Radoux (m, 30), Hanan Yablonka (m, 42), and Michel Nissenbaum (m, 59). Until recently, no information had surfaced and these three were still believed alive. In addition, we have updated our May 20 post to include RonContinue reading “Three More Hostages Found, Plus One”
Iran, Niger, Ukraine, New Caledonia: Praying Peace Amid Unrest
IRAN: President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other high-ranking officials died in a helicopter crash Sunday. By law, Iran must hold elections for a new president within the next 50 days. Lord, we ask You to please lay Your hand on Iran in this vulnerable time. Awaken every heart to Your truth andContinue reading “Iran, Niger, Ukraine, New Caledonia: Praying Peace Amid Unrest”
Bodies of Four Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel
(Updated May 24) Israeli forces recovered the bodies of hostages Ron Benjamin (m, 52), Shani Louk (f, 22), Amit Buskila (f, 28) and Itzhak Gelerenter (m, 53) from a tunnel under the carpet of a Palestinian family’s home in Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza Thursday night. All four escaped the Supernova rave near Re’im,Continue reading “Bodies of Four Hostages Found in Gaza Tunnel”
Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis
Leading up to the International Day for the Unreached on May 19 here at the Prayer Wall, we are praying daily for unreached people groups in the news. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. Today, let’s lift up the three main terrorist groups engaging in warfare activities against Israel and their allies atContinue reading “Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis”
Gaza Aid, Brazil Floods, Sudan War
GAZA: Authorities say nearly 35,000 Gazans have died since the war began on October 7, and around 300,000 have recently fled Rafah ahead of an Israeli offensive. In an effort to allay famine in the war-torn nation, the US built a floating pier and causeway for distribution of aid. The first shipment is on theContinue reading “Gaza Aid, Brazil Floods, Sudan War”
Elections Unrest, Floods and other Headlines
BRAZIL: The death toll has now risen to 83 due to heavy flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, with 276 injured, at least 110 missing, and some 121,000 displaced. USA: A four-year-old boy died and more than 200 people were rescued over the past few days from floods in the Houston, Texas, area. A seriesContinue reading “Elections Unrest, Floods and other Headlines”
Headlines for Prayer
Join us at PrayerWall.pw for the International Day for the Unreached May 19. KENYA: More than 180 people have died and about 90 are still missing due to many days of heavy rain and flash floods. INDONESIA: After several volcanic eruptions in April, another burst from Mount Ruang Tuesday, forcing thousands of people to fleeContinue reading “Headlines for Prayer”
Hostage Found Dead, Israel-Gaza Update
Israeli forces found the body of hostage Elad Katzir, 47, in Gaza on Saturday. Elad was taken from his home in Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on October 7, along with his mother, Hana, who was released alive on November 24 as part of a temporary cease-fire deal. Her husband, Elad’s father, was killed inContinue reading “Hostage Found Dead, Israel-Gaza Update”
Headline Prayers: Haiti, Sudan, Gaza, USA
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. HAITI: Gangs now have taken over about 80% of the capital. Violence is at horrific levels, after attacks on prisons freed thousands of inmates in recent days. SUDAN: About 9 out of 10 people face emergency levels of hunger, as ongoing violence andContinue reading “Headline Prayers: Haiti, Sudan, Gaza, USA”
Food for the Hungry in Gaza
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. Praise God both Jordan and the US airdropped food bundles with tens of thousands of meals over areas of southwest and northern Gaza this weekend. Christians in Gaza City had asked us to pray for the Lord’s provision, as food deliveries had notContinue reading “Food for the Hungry in Gaza”
A Good Shepherd for Gaza
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. Today, Isaiah 40, Psalm 23 and John 10 are on my heart for the 800 or so Christians in Gaza, as they struggle through difficult decisions right now, and also for the many lost Muslims and even Israelis they will encounter on theirContinue reading “A Good Shepherd for Gaza”
Difficult Decisions for Christians in Gaza
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. The 1,000 or so Christians sheltering in two churches in Gaza City are faced with difficult decisions at this moment. We are sharing with you today from the heart of Harriet Lawrence, who formerly lived and taught in the Gaza Strip: The callContinue reading “Difficult Decisions for Christians in Gaza”
Headlines for Prayer
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024, and invite your church or Life Group, as we pray together with believers all across the world for every nation to awaken to Christ’s love. UKRAINE: RUSSIA has taken the town of Avdiivka, which Ukraine defended for some ten years. InContinue reading “Headlines for Prayer”
Letter from a Christian in Gaza
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. As we continue to pray for the hostages held by Hamas and for the millions of displaced people in Gaza, let’s also remember the 1,000 or so Christians, most of whom are sheltering in two churches in Gaza City. This letter below isContinue reading “Letter from a Christian in Gaza”
Israel-Gaza Hostage Update
When the IDF received intel that Hamas had planned an attack on their troops from a certain location in central Gaza, the resulting air strike caused the collapse of an adjacent building where three hostages, Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi and Itai Svirsky were unknowingly held. Terrorists used Noa to announce in a video that YossiContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Hostage Update”
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